“Hi, My name is Betsy, and I’m a design snob.”
Moms (in unison): “Welcome, Betsy.”
Well, thanks for the warm reception! You know, I haven’t always been this way. I owe it all to five intense years spent in architecture studio,...
Once upon a time, I wasn’t so sure about the baby food pouch. Part of me thinks it’s because I craved the “click-ability” of the lids of baby food jars from my own childhood. But I also stubbornly made all...
I LOVE the Olympics. It's a toss up which I love more, summer or winter. Summer may get the slight edge though since my daughter was born during the summer of 2012 and I spent many a late night...
Ah, the first birthday. It’s an exciting milestone, all right. Mama, you’ve made it a whole year! You kept a tiny human alive and (mostly) happy for 365 days.
While you’re putting together your little one’s big celebration, keep this...
Well, as I sit here the heat index is 112 degrees so I would like to start this post off by telling you that BBQ timing is flexible. A BBQ can be for breakfast. Lately, it's so hot that...
Pool passes, swim lessons, summer camps, and team baseball: these are the quintessential children’s activities of summer! Unfortunately, it can take a few years for kids to really grow into those activities. So how does a mom pass these...
Do you listen to podcasts? Over the past several months, I went from never opening my Podcast app to becoming a podcast-addict. I love to listen to them in the morning when I’m getting ready for work (unless I...
According to the always reliable internet, this summer we are in JUST the right spot for outdoor dining! I don't know about you, but heating up your house for summery meals on the patio or a picnic blanket just...
Dinner time can often be a hectic time of day, and while I enjoy cooking, during the week I get stressed if I’m trying to make something too complicated or time-consuming. Here are a few tips that help me...
It's almost summer which means it's farmers market time!
My all-time favorite farmers market activity? The Farmers Market Kids Challenge. So. Much. Fun!
Here's what you need:
Kids - Check! Yours alone will be great, but you can add some friends,...
When it comes to baby showers, most women seem to fall in to one of two groups. There's the "I freaking love showers so much that my heart might explode" group. Then, there's the "I'd rather be getting a...
Good news, ladies. I am pretty sure I have found the ultimate mom life-hack. It magically provides a peaceful shower (taken alone), a moment to sip (hot) coffee in the morning and allows time to collect thoughts and prepare...
There’s no doubt moms are much more involved in the digital world now than ever before, whether that be by choice or as a result of tech-obsessed kids. Right behind family, a smartphone or laptop is generally the thing...
There are so many things to love about rotisserie chicken Costco $5 rotisserie chicken (which apparently has its own Facebook page). In the best of times, it's crispy salty skin, and a meal on the table before "hangriness" sets in. A ready...
Before I became a mom, the decision to go back to work after I had a child seemed pretty straightforward. I didn't naively think it would be easy, or that I wouldn't miss my kid, but I had no...
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
